April 1, 2026
Lexington News
Lexington girls wrestlers compete well at state
The three Lexington Minutewomen Wrestlers, who qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament, all made a good showing at the State meet last Wednesday and Thursday at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Celebrate Agriculture during Thank a Farmer Week
Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our farmers and ranchers produce.
War: Where integrity and brutality collide
(Continued from the Feb. 18 issue.)
LRHC Auxiliary awards nursing scholarships
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce that they are awarding $1,000 scholarships to the following Lex-La-Ray LPN students for the 2025-26 school year: Carissa Conger, Diana Giron and Hailey Meador.
Been thinking…again
I recently wrote an article about my inner child. I had fun writing it, exploring psychological reasons, and even got philosophical about it. It got me thinking, or rather, reminiscing about events from my childhood.
Candidates sought for Silver Haired Legislature
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking several older community members to represent and advocate for their peers about legislative issues affecting senior Missourians. Residents 60 and older are being sought to file as candidates for the Silver Haired Legislature’s elected body. Care Connection oversees a delegation of 12 seats in the Silver-Haired Legislature House of Representatives and three seats in the Senate.
March
Sundays (10-11am or by appointment): Baby Grace Lex United Methodist Church - 1211 S Bus Hwy 13 Tuesdays (6p-7p): Yoga at the Library Trails Regional Library - Lexington Wednesdays (10-10:30am): Preschool Story Time at Trails Regional Library - Lexington Fridays (9-11am): Lexington Food Pantry Presbyterian Disciples Church - 914 Franklin Ave.
End of an era
News Editor When Gordon and Kathy Pierce decided to retire as long-time owners of Community Lumber & Ace Hardware in Lexington, there were definitely some mixed emotions involved.
R-5 School District News & Views
Academic Week to Celebrate Excellence at LHS